1.   Clinton is now trying to appoint an admiral whose amiable association with the Chinese military and U.S. arms contractors will be closely examined by the Senate.

2.   Daewoo is a major arms contractor.

3.   France dislodged the United States last year as leading arms contractor for developing countries, according to a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service.

4.   In October, Defense Minister Lee Yang-ho was arrested and charged with taking bribes from an arms contractor.

5.   Viroj has denied allegations, reportedly by disgruntled rival arms contractors, that Giat secured the contract with kickbacks.